Sauternes is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is also a wine region within the Graves portion of Bordeaux that produces sweet white dessert wines, named "Sauternes" after the commune, as well as some dry white wine.
Country: France
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Area: 11.32 km² (4.37 sq mi)
Elevation: 13–89 m (43–292 ft) · (avg. 80 m or 260 ft)